Certification — Vermont Code § 503

§ 503. Certification

• (a) No company may own or operate a cable television system unless it holds a certificate
  of public good issued by the Commission authorizing it to do so. (b) The Commission shall hear and determine applications in accordance with the criteria
  of section 504 of this title and the procedures set forth in sections 102 and 231 of this title. (c) Application for a certificate of public good shall be made in writing to the Commission
  and shall contain the names of the owners or incorporators of the company, a description
  of the territory proposed to be served, a statement as to the proposed financing for
  the company, and such other information as the Commission by rule requires. (d) Existing certificates of public good shall continue in full force and effect, but
  shall be deemed to include all terms and conditions imposed by this chapter and by
  the rules of the Public Utility Commission, and any inconsistent provision of any
  certificate of public good shall have no force or effect. (e) Certificates of indefinite duration may be amended to provide for a duration of 11
  years and such other terms as the Commission, after opportunity for hearing, may find
  appropriate. (f) Revocation for cause: At any time a certificate of public good of a company issued
  pursuant to this section or section 504 of this title shall be subject to revocation under the provisions of section 509 of this title, regardless of whether it is subject to review, is seeking renewal, is electing not
  to seek renewal, or has been denied renewal. (Added 1969, No. 167 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. Feb. 10, 1970; amended 1987, No. 271 (Adj. Sess.), § 5, eff. June 21, 1988; 1993, No. 21, § 13, eff. May 12, 1993.)